ASTAR Pilot Jobs Secured Through 2010 

ALPA reports that they were was able to reach an agreement with DHL that would keep all of the ASTAR pilots hired prior to March 2008 on the payroll at least through March 2010.

DHL agreed to honor the no-furlough clause in the pilots’ existing contract signed between ALPA and ASTAR in March 2008. The settlement also ensures every protected pilot their current pay status through March 2010 or for six months after they stop flying, whichever is longer.

This week marks the one-year anniversary that DHL announced it would give most of its North American flying to UPS. The plan was immediately opposed by ALPA and the ASTAR MEC. ALPA’s Executive Council and Executive Board quickly authorized an MCF grant to fight the deal through an aggressive public outreach campaign that included public relations, advertising, lobbying, and public demonstrations.

“Our goals were simple,” said Capt. Pat Walsh, ASTAR MEC chair.

“Stop the DHL/UPS agreement from being finalized, keep as many of our pilots working as long as possible, and obtain the best severance we could for any pilots who would lose their jobs. None of this could have been achieved without our ALPA contract, our ALPA representation, and our active pilot group.”

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